Easton in Talbot County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The Talbot Resolves

May 24, 1774

Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, November 3, 2007

1. The Talbot Resolves Marker

Inscription. Two years before the Declaration of Independence, the citizens of Talbot County met on this site to protest Great Britain's closing of the Port of Boston, and resolved "to act as friends to liberty and the general interest of mankind."

Erected 1961 by Maryland Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Notable Events. In addition, it is included in the Maryland Historical Trust series list.

Location. 38° 46.496′ N, 76° 4.587′ W. Marker is in Easton, Maryland, in Talbot County. It is on N. Washington Street north of Dover Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 11 N Washington Street, Easton MD 21601, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on the Eastern Shore.

It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic,

on the Delmarva Peninsula,

in the Tidewater,

and in the Chesapeake Bay Region.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the

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Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies

and also the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Birthplace of Tench Francis, Jr. (here, next to this marker); Vietnam War (within shouting distance of this marker); Talbot County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Votes for Women (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Gardens (about 500 feet away); Easton's Fire Bell (about 600 feet away); Frederick Douglass (about 600 feet away); The Bullitt House (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Easton.

Another marker is no longer nearby. To the Talbot Boys (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed).

Additional commentary.
1. County Celebrated 250th Anniversary of Talbot Resolves
On Friday, May 24 2024 the community was asked to step back in time to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Talbot Resolves.

The program was sponsored by the Talbot Historical Society, the Talbot County Government and Department of Economic Development

Photographed by Talbot County Government, May 14, 2024

2. The Talbot Resolves Marker

and Tourism, and the Colonel Tench Tilghman Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR).

“Talbot County acted boldly in declaring our rights, a course of action that later led to American Independence,” said Talbot County Council Vice President Pete Lesher. “We’re grateful to be able to celebrate this 250th anniversary of the Talbot Resolves and to share its messages that still resonate today with the public in a meaningful way.” Note To Editor only visible by Contributor and editor

— Submitted May 24, 2024, by Sarah Kilmon of Easton, Maryland.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 30, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 4, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,767 times since then and 73 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 4, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 2. submitted on May 24, 2024, by Sarah Kilmon of Easton, Maryland.